CSX SD40-2s 8067 and 8076 head down the Hudson with Auto Racks. Earlier this month, 8067 was working along the banks of another river--the Mississippi in Minnesota.
Late afternoon action at Selkirk. SD40-2 and MT-6 slug set work the hump. The MT-6 slug was rebuilt from an ALCO RSD-12.
Lone Geep returns over the span. Usually a string of three or four six axled diesels drag long trains over the bridge. This local snuck through amid a break in the action.
Flying the flag for Veteran's Day. To all fellow vets, Thanks for your service! It is nice to see visiting power on the River Line again.
Up the hump.
This can't be good. AC4400CW 312 limps into Selkirk.
SD40-2 8812 was in Conrail paint last year. Seen here in its' newer darker blue.
One of Selkirk's Gensets on the move to move Auto-Racks around. The dark sky in the background had me hightail it out of the area only to run into a serious hail storm on Long Island. Lesson le... (more)
Heading north on a beautiful morning.
Arriving at Saratoga Springs-- a little late, but worth the wait.
Last light of day, the blast of a horn, and a train across the Mohawk. Thanks to RP member Gary Schermerhorn for hipping me to this location.
Splitting the morning's quiet and headed to Selkirk.
Ethanol empties head north along the west bank of the Hudson, while a barge is pushed south. Also a commuter run snakes along the east bank of the river.
Essing into Painted Post under Route 17.
"Vintage" power at Selkirk. Nice running into RP member Gary Schermerhorn.